Studying

At St George's we offer a broad range of learning environments which include traditional lecture tutorials, interactive workshops, laboratory and practical activities, student-led seminars and web-based delivery. The modules which make up the course are assessed using a variety of different methods, enabling you to demonstrate your capabilities in a range of ways.

Teaching and learning methods

In Year 1 the emphasis is mainly on acquiring core, transferable skills and knowledge. Towards the second half of the year, some pathway specific material is introduced. There is also a focus on the development of core academic skills such as referencing and essay construction.

The modules of the programme during Year 1 are delivered at academic level 4 (equivalent to the first year of a traditional three year degree programme). The module titles are:

Personal and Professional Development 1 (15 credits)

Applied Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits)

Essence of Care 1 (30 credits)

Developing the Patient Experience (30 credits)

Specialist Skills Development for the Workforce (15 credits)

In Year 2 there is a greater emphasis on specialist knowledge, competencies and skills. You will undertake two pathway-specific, work based learning modules. You are also expected to develop level 5 academic skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and reasoning.

The modules during Year 2 are delivered at academic level 5 (equivalent to the second year of a traditional three year degree programme). The module titles are:

Essence of Care 2 (30 credits)

Specialist Module 1 work based learning (30 credits)

Specialist Module 2 work based learning (30 credits)

Evaluating Effective Care (15 credits)

Personal and Professional Development 2 (15 credits)

Assessment methods

Assessment will incorporate a combination of academic and practice based methods which will contribute to your final Foundation Degree Classification, including:

Coursework/essays

Presentations

Exams

Competencies/skills

Portfolio development

Attendance

Although the Foundation Degree is a full time course of study, attendance at the university will only be expected one day per week: Thursdays during Year 1, and Wednesdays during Year 2. Taught days are held at St George’s, University of London and usually run from 09.30-16.30.

The study day dates for year 1 of the programme, starting in January 2017, are as follows: